May 28, 2016

Syndergaard Throws At and Thrown Out

Noah Syndergaard was ejected for throwing behind Chase Utley:

With one out and nobody on in the third inning of a scoreless game, Syndergaard’s first pitch to Utley sailed behind the second baseman’s back by a considerable margin.

Plate umpire Adam Hamari immediately ejected Syndergaard, prompting irate Mets manager Terry Collins to come storming out of the dugout. Collins also was ejected.

I’m glad Syndergaard didn’t hit Utley. Intentionally missing behind a hitter is better than hitting him, but players should not be launching balls like weapons. I still getting the out is the best revenge. I suppose if MLB had upheld Utley’s suspension, the Mets would have less of a reason to do this.

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